Expertlatin
percussion. noun [ U ] us. /pərˈkʌʃ·ən/ musical instruments, such as drums, that are played by being hit with an object or with the hand.
- What is the meaning of word percussion?
- What is an example of percussion?
- What are the 3 types of percussion?
- Why is it called percussion?
What is the meaning of word percussion?
per·cus·sion pər-ˈkə-shən. : the act of percussing: such as. : the striking of a percussion cap so as to set off the charge in a firearm. : the beating or striking of a musical instrument. : the act or technique of tapping the surface of a body part to learn the condition of the parts beneath by the resultant sound.
What is an example of percussion?
The most common percussion instruments in the orchestra include the timpani, xylophone, cymbals, triangle, snare drum, bass drum, tambourine, maracas, gongs, chimes, celesta, and piano.
What are the 3 types of percussion?
Percussion Types & Special Techniques
Based on clinical use there are three types of percussion – comparative, topographic and auscultatory.
Why is it called percussion?
Percussion comes from the Latin word percussionem, which means "a striking, a blow." And those who think percussion evolved with modern jazz and rock and roll will be surprised to learn the word was first used in 1776 to describe musical instruments.
